Dell 3100 (Touch) Battery Replacement

ID: 145387

Description:

Steps:

1. Unscrew the nine PH#0 captive screws on the bottom of the device.
2. Use a pick to run along the outside of the device popping all the clips. Prying should not be necessary.

3. Pull carefully, but firmly, on the battery cable until it becomes detached.

4. Remove these three M2x5 screws and take the battery out
5. If your replacement battery doesn't come with a cable, you will need to remove the cable from the old battery before disposing of it.
6. DO NOT throw batteries in the trash. Take them to a proper battery recycling center.

7. Use a plastic spudger to lift up the flap. Use the flap to pull the connector straight away from the board (towards the battery).

8. Remove 3 M2x4 screws

9. Use a spudger to detach the tab, and pull the tab up away from the device. This will break the adhesive holding in the battery.